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August 22, 2010

The Magic Tie Trick

Okay, I know you're all pretty much women or girls out there reading this. However, this tutorial is for men. You know at least one man, right? Alright then. Let's continue.

Apparently ties can be annoying. I think men probably feel similarly to the way we feel about nylons or pantyhose (if you like to call them that. That one is just a weird word if you ask me.) Please allow my dad to demonstrate the frustration here.

They can get wet while leaning over the sink to wash your hands.

They can blow back out of place in the wind.

They can even blow in your face. Oh, the horror of it all.

Now, we just can't have that. So? We're making these today.

What the heck is that, you ask? Let my dad demonstrate again.

You can save this part off an old shirt or make one from felt.

Just slip it through the label on the back of your tie....

....and button it to the buttons on your shirt.

And? That tie is stuck to you like glue. Whew! And your secret is safe with us because no one can see your little nifty device.

I think the felt version would work well for a little guy's shirt.

My dad let me know that he was willing to be my male model for free this time, but he'll be expecting compensation the next time around. Looks like his aren't free, ya know.

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Ah hahahahaha!!! Your dad is hilarious!! This is the cutest post ever. My husband, being a preacher, wears ties all the time, so this is an awesome tutorial-thank you so much!And P.S. I feel the same way about "pantyhose". What on earth??

This is awesome! My husband is in sales and is wearing a tie most days. I really hate those little tie tack things. I think they look tacky and kinda mobster-like. This seems like a much better option. I am going to whip him up one of these!

I LOVE this idea!! My husband is constantly tucking the smaller part of his tie into his shirt, and after awhile it becomes pretty visible. This is such a great idea I am almost smacking my forehead wondering why it came as such a surprise! :) GREAT idea!! It must be so fun to have a great dad who will take goofy pictures for the whole world to see! :)<3 Christy @ agapesou.blogspot.com

I found your blog recently and when I saw the picture of your dad leaning over a sink, I had to find out what the tutorial could be about...I was not disappointed! Though I am a girl who choses NOT to wear a tie nor do I have a man in my life who wears a tie, I found this tutorial helpful and hilarious!First, your dad doesn't look old enough to be a dad of anyone over the age of 15...your family must be related to Dick Clark or Ralph Macchio. LUCKY!Second, your dad's expressions are CLASSIC! Third, that's a great idea but isn't that what a tie clip is for? Just wondering. Thanks for this hilarious tutorial. Ali Smith (Of Emma Squared Designs)

i don't know any men who wear suits or ties as my husband and everyone we know are either carpenters or farmers but it was funny and well done and caught my attention I thot this was a clever idea... and now i know haha.

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